Ágora Portals Musical Academy

The II Ágora Portals Musical Academy has the objective of enjoying music while sharing experiences with the rest of the students.  Both individual effort and team work are encouraged (orchestra/band).  We look forward to seeing you!  Have a great Summer!

To achieve our aims we have the magnificent facilities of the Agora Portals School and a staff of excellent teachers. For those who wish to stay with us, we offer full board together with a team of professional instructors who will look after all the activities with 24 hour-a-day supervision. The experienced teachers who accompany us will prepare the students with lessons in the mornings and orchestral rehearsals in the afternoons divided according to their musical level. The course concludes with a final concert.

The course is aimed at music students from the age of 7 who have studied an instrument during at least one year. Places are limited and are aimed at students of violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba at elementary level.

Students, whose instrument is the piano, can participate in the II Agora Portals International Music Course specializing in piano. For more information see the brochure of the II Agora Portals International Music Course on the following website: www.agoraportals.edu.es

Violin: Ricardo Duato, Catalina Zuzama

Viola: Gabriel Espinosa

Cello: Joana Gual

Double bass: Xavier Juan

Flute: Catalina Roig

Clarinet: Catalina Rigo

Saxophone: Jesús Díez

Trumpet: Cyril Pouillet

Horn: José luís Bartual

Trombone, euphonium and tuba: Antonio Aznar  

Piano accompanist: Raúl López

Coro: Diego León

To enrol in the course the registration form must be completed and delivered or sent (by mail or fax) to Agora Portals school accompanied by the following documentation:

Photocopy of ID or the Family Book, a passport size photograph and a photocopy of  payment confirmation. The registration form and additional documents may also be sent via e-mail to: academiamusical@agoraportals.edu.es

The registration form can also be found on the website: www.agoraportals.edu.es, in the Ágora Portals school offices and in any Musicasa shop.

Since the number of places is limited, places will be assigned in strict order of the arrival of the application form and other documents.

During the morning students receive their individual instrument lesson with their teacher and then repertoire with the piano accompanist. The schedules will be posted on the first day of the course. These classes alternate with leisure and sports activities and swimming in the pool. In addition, students have some time every day for personal study.

Afternoon activities are conducted in groups: vocal education classes and choir singing, group classes and orchestra and band rehearsals. Every night after dinner, performances by teachers and students will take place.

On Sunday July 4th, 2010 at noon the closing concert will be held in which the attendance diplomas will be handed out to each student.

Throughout the course, a DVD will be recorded with unforgettable moments experienced by different students during the week and will include the closing concert of the course. If you wish to purchase the DVD, this must be indicated on the registration form and paid for at the time of enrolment. Once the recording is finished, you will be notified so that you can come and pick it up or if you prefer, you can have it sent to you directly.

Boarding: includes all activities of the course, accommodation from 28th June to 3rd July (included), lunch and dinner on June 28th, full board from 29th June to 3rd July and breakfast on the 4th of July and daily trips from the place of residence to Agora Portals school and back.

External Student: includes the activities of the course from 9 am to 18pm and lunch from 28th June to 3rd July 2010. They can also attend the daily concerts at 21:00.  Without being compulsory, students are kindly asked to attend these concerts so they can play and participate.

The rooms are for 4 people with a bathroom and supervision at night. The room distribution is carried out taking into account the gender and age of students enrolled. The place of residence is Apartamentos Martha’s, located on the Jardiel Poncela street 1, 07181 at Son Caliu, Calvia, 5 minutes away from Agora Portals.

Places for boarders are limited and will be assigned by strict order of receipt of the application form.

Important notes

Each student must bring:
The music scores for the instrument you want to play during the course and the accompanying score for piano, spare set of strings for string instruments and reeds for wind instruments and a folding stand marked with the student's name. A Folder for the scores. Pencil and rubber for classes and rehearsals. A large pool towel.

Clothing for the concert
Black or navy blue trousers, skirt or smart shorts, white shirt and dark smart shoes.

For boarding school pupils:
Sports clothing, appropriate footwear, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, etc.